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Cool retro boats restored with electric motors

01/09/2020
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan 2
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan 1
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan 5
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan ft.
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan 4
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan
    The boats vary in size and weight, so the Torqeedo electric systems are custom-designed for each boat. All of the electric motors provide between eight to 10 hours of run time between charges — more than enough, considering most customers rent the boats for just two or three hours.
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan
    When Retro Boat Rentals owner John Sharar decided to start the company, he knew that he wanted to restore a collection of old boats dating back to the 50s and 60s.
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there’s a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style.
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan 3
    For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, <a href="https://retroboatrentals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Retro Boat Rentals</a> has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art <a href="https://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/cool-retro-boats-restored-with-electric-motors/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan
    The vintage boat rentals have retained their cool retro aesthetic while updating to a more eco-friendly way of boating.
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  • Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan
    Working in collaboration with Torqeedo, John restored the vintage boats to their original glory, with electric motors that don’t distract from the boats’ cool retro vibe.
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    Located on the waterways of Lake Michigan, Retro Boat Rentals has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art electric motors.
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    The vintage boat rentals have retained their cool retro aesthetic while being brought into the 21st century.
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    Retro Boat Rentals offers an entire fleet of vintage boats that have been retrofitted with electric motors
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    The vintage boats have been installed with Torqeedo eletric motors.
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    Torqeedo is a pioneer is creating electric systems that don't contaminate the environment.
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    Many old vintage boats feature gas motors which are harmful to the environment.
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    The restored classics have been updated with state-of-the-art Torqeedo electric propulsion systems.
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  • Torqeedo Retro Boats
    Located on the waterways of Lake Michigan, Retro Boat Rentals offers guests a wide variety of boating options.
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Restored Vintage Boats on Lake Michigan

For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help you spend the day boating in sustainable style. Located on the lake's eastern shore, Retro Boat Rentals has unveiled a collection of fiberglass boats from the 50s and 60s that have been restored using state-of-the-art READ MORE...

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